Industries with the Highest Profit Margin in Australia in 2026

• 1. Industry Superannuation Funds in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 94.8%

  Wild equity market fluctuations have driven significant volatility in super funds’ investment income over the past few years. Negative income in 2019-20 is why industry superannuation funds' revenue is expected to have recovered at an annualised 103.5% over the five years through 2024-25, to $127.6 billion. Superannuation funds' total assets are a more accurate indicator of the industry's size. Despite net losses in 2019-20 and 2021-22, total industry assets are anticipated to have grown at a...

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• 2. Retail Superannuation Funds in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 92.9%

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• 3. Superannuation Funds in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 92.8%

  Severe global market volatility over the past five years has meant superannuation funds' investment incomes have fluctuated significantly. The pandemic, inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions have caused funds’ incomes to swing dramatically. The pandemic, in particular, drove down superannuation funds' income in 2019-20; that's why superannuation funds’ revenue is expected to have surged at an annualised 114.6% over the five years through 2024-25, to $292.8 billion. Superannuation f...

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• 4. Electricity Distribution in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 90.3%

  Electricity distribution networks form the last link in electricity transport to homes and businesses. Since these regional monopolies provide such a vital service, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) determines their revenue allowances, returns on investment and capital expenditure in five-year blocks. On top of five-year revenue allowances, the AER also makes allowance for returns on capital with the Rate of Return Instrument. In 2022, the updated Rate of Return Instrument sought to accom...

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• 5. Commercial Real Estate Agents in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 86.1%

  Australian commercial real estate agencies have faced revenue challenges due to mortgage affordability and business confidence shifts. In 2020 and 2021, government stimulus measures and historically low interest rates improved mortgage affordability. This led to increased investments in sectors like industrial and logistics, boosting demand for agents. However, office property transactions declined because of pandemic restrictions. Since 2021, higher interest rates and less government support...

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• 6. Online Car Classifieds in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 84.6%

  Revenue for the Online Car Classifieds industry has been volatile over the past few years. Still, it has grown overall, driven by increasing consumer reliance on digital platforms, the shift from print listings to online services and growing technology adoption by car sellers. The escalation in motor vehicle ownership and improved access to financing have also supported demand for classifieds, as more Australians purchase and trade vehicles. Revenue is expected to climb at an annualised 5.7% ...

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• 7. Real Estate Agency Franchises in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 83.8%

  The Real Estate Agency Franchises industry provides real estate services through franchisees, who pay franchisors royalty and renewal fees. The industry is grappling with significant challenges, including high residential property prices and escalating operational costs. The rapid increase in housing prices has created barriers for first-home buyers, decreasing transaction volumes and harming franchises’ revenue. Many prospective homeowners are either delaying their purchases or shifting thei...

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• 8. Outplacement Services in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 82.7%

  Economic fluctuations have stoked revenue volatility in the Outplacement Services industry as companies have adjusted their workforces. In 2020–21, many companies faced uncertainty and operational challenges amid the pandemic, leading to lay-offs and heightened demand for outplacement services to support displaced employees. In 2021–22 and 2022–23, government support assisted business confidence, reducing unemployment and the need for outplacement services as companies retained staff. Recentl...

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• 9. Pilates and Yoga Studios in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 82.4%

  The Pilates and Yoga Studios industry has benefitted from rising health consciousness as consumers increasingly seek healthier lifestyles. Studios offer convenient exercise and mindfulness classes with instructors who provide clients with the necessary supervision and support to help them accomplish their fitness objectives. Although participation growth has remained strong, revenue has grown at a lesser rate as increasing competition has limited prices, leading to an expected annualised 5.6%...

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• 10. Public General Hospitals in Australia

  Profit Margin 2026: 81.0%

  Substantial government funding has partly supported growth in the Public General Hospitals industry. The federal and state governments are the primary source of funding for public hospitals, with private health insurance and other non-public revenue sources expected to account for less than 10.0% of industry funding in 2024-25. Public hospital services funding under the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) is expected to reach $30.1 billion in 2024-25, steadily rising over the past decade....

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